When I was a kid, every summer my Dad and I went to a magical place called Missouri. Now, maybe you don’t think Missouri is magical (though you might understandably think it’s beautiful), but as a child, I sure did. It was the place where Grandma lived, and it was a radically different world from […]
Make Your Own Pulley System Clothing Line
Are you looking to construct a new (or your first) clothing line? Putting a pulley system on it is not only easier than it looks, but also will save you a lot of time, work, and frustration down the line. See how this line was easily built in under two hours.
Clothespins Comparison
Line drying is a simple and rewarding way to “go green” but not all clothespins are created equal. Here’s our take on the kinds we use and which ones make the grade for ease of use and durability.
Line Drying Without a Laundry Line – Alernate Ways to Hang Dry Your Clothes
Sometimes a laundry line isn’t available to hang dry your clothes on, but that doesn’t mean you have to resort to the dryer! Come find out some alternate ways to hang your clothing to dry!
DIY Tallow Soap for Laundry
We purchase grass-fed beef, and it’s important to us that nothing be wasted, including the fat. Tallow is wonderful for cooking, soap making, and skin care. We have found that most homemade soaps made from vegetable oils melt away rather quickly. But soap made from tallow is hard and lasts a long time. That’s important […]
Installing a Clothesline
Hanging clothes outside to dry whitens whites, sanitizes fabrics, reduces wear, and saves on energy costs. This pulley clothesline is simple to install and requires minimal resources. It’s a great way to dry laundry while taking advantage of the free summer sun.